Early Intervention Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Cairns QLD, Australia Stride Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Us:

We're leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

On offer:

  • Based in Cairns, QLD
  • Part time (0.6FTE), Fixed-term contract (Maternity Leave Cover) to 19 June, 2026
  • Paying Schads Level 3 plus Super
  • Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
  • Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650
  • Leave loading at 17.5%
  • Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
  • One paid wellbeing leave day per year
  • Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
  • Paid parental leave support
  • Supportive team environment
  • Excellent training and career development

Role overview:

  • Provide non-clinical early intervention supports for vulnerable families with children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing mental illness
  • Ensure children and young people are at the centre of the service delivery model and their voices are heard and responded to.
  • Provide short term assistance, information & referral
  • Provide community outreach & home visits
  • Provide longer-term (up to 6 months) early intervention for clients & families requiring more intensive support. This could include goal setting, mentoring and practical supports to help build strengths and resilience.
  • Development and implementation of Family Action Plans, inclusive of the child, young person & relevant family member/s, to identify and action consumer goals.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services or other related discipline (ideally a completed Diploma or Bachelors)
  • Knowledge, experience and skills in working with vulnerable children & young people within a family context, who are at risk of developing mental illness.
  • Ability to work with marginalised individuals, families and communities
  • Ability to develop partnerships and linkages with other services to establish good referral pathways into and out of the service
  • Ability to work within a team, as well as autonomously and manage a case-load.
  • Highly effective communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Record Keeping, Case note & computer data entry skills.
  • Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
  • Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
  • Current Driver's License

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 22 October 2025.

For any queries please email

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